Title: Chronic Kidney Disease

Aldosterone suppression test- high salt diet or saline infusion- insuppressible urine/plasma levels. Abdominal CT to locate tumor. Treatment. Unilateral adenoma (Conn’s syndrome)-unilateral adrenalectomy. Bilateral hyperplasia- medical therapy only. Lifelong spironolactone. Low sodium diet and exercise, maintain ideal BW, avoid tobacco ................
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